Controls Engineer Propulsion and Energy Controls

What youll do...

Algorithm Design & Simulation: Develop simulate and implement advanced embedded control algorithms (including feedback controls state estimation and Model Predictive Control) to optimize vehicle efficiency performance and drivability.
Virtual & Physical Validation: Leverage Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to rigorously test and validate your designs before they hit the road.
Dynamic System Modeling: Utilize physics-based and data-driven CAE models of electric motors batteries engines and mechatronic actuators to analyze complex system interactions and optimize parameters.
Next-Gen Tech Integration: Collaborate with systems engineering and cloud teams to integrate connected vehicle data (traffic route weather) and machine learning models for advanced energy prognostics.
Global Collaboration: Document and present your research to global engineering partners facilitating the seamless transfer of advanced technology into production vehicle programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• M.S. or equivalent in mechanical aerospace electrical systems engineering or similar field with a control systems focus

• 6 years of experience in dynamic systems modeling and real-time controls development for automotive or similar complex electromechanical systems

• 6 years in roles requiring understanding of automotive powertrain (including hybrid electrical vehicle) systems and controls and vehicle dynamics with fundamental knowledge of general dynamics hydraulics electric machines batteries internal combustion engines and mechatronic actuators

• 6 years in roles demonstrating the ability to develop controls software for embedded targets using C or C

• 6 years in roles demonstrating the ability to use Matlab/Simulink or Python for system modeling simulation scripting and data analysis

• 6 years of experience working in Linux Unix and Windows environments

• 6 years of experience with unit testing platforms for tools development (pytest Google Test Ceedling)

• 6 years experience with standard systems engineering tools including boundary diagrams fault tree analyses FMEAs P-diagrams etc.

• 6 years in roles demonstrating excellence in problem-solving (with a passion for new technology development)

• 6 years of experience in roles requiring effective communication documentation and interpersonal skills in a team environment and the ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team

Additional Desired Skills:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in mechanical aerospace electrical systems engineering or similar field

• 3 years of experience in distributed systems engineering including requirements management function decomposition and allocation failure mode avoidance robustness analysis and system validation and verification

• Experience with modern build systems (Bazel Gradle) and continuous integration and continuous delivery systems (Jenkins GitHub Actions)

• Experience with longitudinal controls for xEV systems (series hybrid parallel hybrid mild hybrid battery electric fuel cell)

• Familiarity with ISO26262 engineering tools including Hazard Analysis Functional Safety Concept Safety Requirements Specification Functional Safety Requirements Technical Safety Requirements

• Hands-on experience with distributed system prototyping troubleshooting and commissioning

• Experience using Matlab/Simulink for embedded controls development

• Experience with standard version control and collaboration systems (ClearCase AccuRev git GitHub)

• Experience applying CAE (MIL/SIL/HIL virtual system/plant models regression testing) concepts and CI (Jenkins GitHub Gradle) tools in robust system controls development

• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN LIN) and experience with analysis tools including CANalyzer CANape CANLab etc.

• Familiarity with Ford development processes GTDS and GPDS

• Familiarity with Ford systems engineering systems and tools including VSEM FEDE Stages FRD HLF

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 and ranges from $.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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